Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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